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bev_reads_mysteries's review
4.0
In the 1970s--before VCRs were common in most homes, twelve Star Trek fotonovels were produced, giving fans a chance to "watch" some of their favorite episodes again and again. Then when Star Trek The Motion Picture was released in 1979, Pocket Books produced another high-quality photostory of the movie. It tells the story of the mysterious, powerful force on a beeline course for Earth--destroying Klingons and a Federation monitoring station along the way. As per usual, the Enterprise is the only starship in range and then Admiral Kirk becomes a Captain again to meet the threat head-on. The Enterprise crew discovers that the threat has its source from Earth and must find a way to give V'ger what it wants before it destroys its home planet.
The photostory is beautifully put together and lovely to read. It does leave out a few moments that I'd looked forward to seeing, but overall it was a delightful look at a Star Trek movie I haven't watched for quite some time.
First posted on my blog My Reader's Block.
The photostory is beautifully put together and lovely to read. It does leave out a few moments that I'd looked forward to seeing, but overall it was a delightful look at a Star Trek movie I haven't watched for quite some time.
First posted on my blog My Reader's Block.
djwudi's review
2.0
A funny little comic-book style adaptation of the movie, using stills from the film. Nothing more, nothing less.
reeshadovahsil's review
3.0
It's much faster than watching the movie, that's for sure! But the photo quality isn't very good, even taking into account the age of the film.
If you just want a quick refresher of the film without having to watch Kirk drool all over the Enterprise in space dock for 15 minutes, this is an adequate method. Though, unlike the novelization by Roddenberry, this photostory doesn't add anything new to the experience.
If you just want a quick refresher of the film without having to watch Kirk drool all over the Enterprise in space dock for 15 minutes, this is an adequate method. Though, unlike the novelization by Roddenberry, this photostory doesn't add anything new to the experience.
esperata's review
4.0
Hundreds of pictures from the film recapture the story in amazing detail. With the exception of a one notable scene, not essential for the plot, everything is here. A fast way to reacquaint yourself with the movie.
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